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Key Facts: HI Court Reporter Exam

$125

Exam Fee

Hawaii Judiciary

100 Q

Practice Questions

OpenExamPrep

200+ wpm

Speed Required

Hawaii Judiciary

95%

Accuracy Required

Hawaii Judiciary

CCR

Certification Type

Hawaii Judiciary

Hawaii certifies court reporters through the CCR designation under the Hawaii Judiciary. Candidates must pass stenographic skills tests and a mandatory written exam covering state laws, transcript formatting, ethics, and court procedures.

About the HI Court Reporter Exam

The Hawaii CCR exam tests knowledge of state court reporting laws, stenographic skills at 200+ wpm, transcript preparation standards, professional ethics, court procedures, and technology. Hawaii requires both a skills test and mandatory written examination, administered through the Hawaii Judiciary.

Questions

100 scored questions

Time Limit

Varies by section

Passing Score

95% accuracy

Exam Fee

$125 (Hawaii Judiciary)

HI Court Reporter Exam Content Outline

25%

Hawaii Court Reporting Laws & Certification

Hawaii Judiciary regulations, CCR certification requirements, HRS Chapter 606, licensing, fee schedules, and note retention

25%

Stenographic Skills & Technology

Speed and accuracy requirements, CAT software, realtime reporting, steno theory, dictionary management, and CART services

20%

Transcript Preparation & Formatting

25-line format, title pages, certification pages, exhibit indexing, word indices, margin standards, and electronic filing

15%

Ethics & Professional Responsibility

Impartiality, confidentiality, conflict of interest, NCRA ethics, continuing education, and sealed proceedings

15%

Court & Deposition Procedures

Circuit court structure, oath administration, deposition rules, appeals records, voir dire, sidebar handling, and read-backs

How to Pass the HI Court Reporter Exam

What You Need to Know

  • Passing score: 95% accuracy
  • Exam length: 100 questions
  • Time limit: Varies by section
  • Exam fee: $125

Keys to Passing

  • Complete 500+ practice questions
  • Score 80%+ consistently before scheduling
  • Focus on highest-weighted sections
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HI Court Reporter Study Tips from Top Performers

1Master Hawaii-specific court reporting laws under HRS Chapter 606 and the Hawaii Judiciary's CCR requirements
2Practice stenographic speeds at 200 wpm literary, 200 wpm jury charge, and 225 wpm testimony at 95% accuracy
3Study Hawaii's four judicial circuits and the unique aspects of the state's unified court system
4Review transcript formatting standards including 25-line pages, margin requirements, and electronic filing for Hawaii courts
5Familiarize yourself with Hawaiian language terms commonly used in court proceedings as Hawaiian is an official state language

Frequently Asked Questions

What certification does Hawaii use for court reporters?

Hawaii uses the CCR (Certified Court Reporter) designation, administered through the Hawaii Judiciary. Certification requires passing both a stenographic skills test and a mandatory written examination.

How much does the Hawaii CCR exam cost?

The Hawaii CCR certification examination fee is approximately $125, covering both the skills and written portions. Verify current fees with the Hawaii Judiciary before applying.

What speed is required for Hawaii court reporter certification?

Hawaii typically requires 200+ wpm for literary and jury charge dictation, and 225 wpm for testimony (Q&A), all at 95% accuracy.

How many judicial circuits does Hawaii have?

Hawaii has four judicial circuits: First Circuit (Honolulu), Second Circuit (Maui), Third Circuit (Hawaii Island), and Fifth Circuit (Kauai). There is no Fourth Circuit.